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Close to God, there is no fear
It is your face, Lord, that I seek… I hope to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation
– whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the rampart of my life;
I will not be afraid.
2 When the wicked rush at me
to devour my flesh,
it is my foes who stumble,
my enemies fall.
3 Though an army encamp against me,
my heart will not fail;
though war break out against me,
I will still be confident.
4 One thing I ask of the Lord, one thing I seek –
that I may dwell in his house all the days of my life,
to gaze at his jewel and to visit his sanctuary.
5 For he will keep me safe in his shelter
in times of misfortune;
he will hide me beneath his roof,
and set me high upon a rock.
6 Then my head will be lifted up
over the enemies round about me.
I will offer sacrifices at his Tent with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make music in praise of the Lord.
7 Hear my voice when I call, O Lord,
have mercy on me and answer.
8 My heart says to you,
“I seek your face, O Lord.”
9 Do not hide your face from me
nor turn away your servant in anger.
You are my protector, do not reject me
abandon me not, O God my savior!
10 Though my father and mother forsake me,
yet will the Lord receive me.
11 Teach me, O Lord your way;
lead me along a straight path.
12 Save me from the plot of my enemies,
for false witnesses have risen against me
to pin me down in their violence.
13 I hope, I am sure,
that I will see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.
14 Trust in the Lord, be strong and courageous
yes, put your hope in the Lord!
